Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
WIND OF ROMANCE (2) appeals off a last-start Istanbul 1600m win on 20 Sep (TB, barrier 3, 59kg), already proven at the trip and track-distance. THE LAST DRAGON (1) maps well from barrier 1 and is fourth-up; last start 2nd at Istanbul over 1500m on 11 Sep suggests he can stretch to 1600m. GLOWING GRACE (4) is second-up after winning a 1200m 2Y Fillies Cond at Istanbul on 23 Sep and rises 400m, with the same rider engaged. MEYDAN OKU (3) is on a short turnaround and brings an Istanbul 1200m 2nd on 20 Sep; up 400m here.
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
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Comments
Draws barrier 1 and comes fourth-up off a narrow 2nd at Istanbul over 1500m on 11 Sep (TB, 57kg), chasing Belleza to the line. Has a solid Istanbul profile (3:1-1-1) and the current jockey has been aboard for the recent placings, which reads well for another forward showing.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
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Progressive profile this prep, winning fourth-up after seconds at 1300m, and is unbeaten at today’s 1600m and track-distance (1:1-0-0). Last start scored at Istanbul over 1600m (TB) from barrier 3 under 59kg, getting the better of Sky Of Khan. Drawn 3 again and holding form, he looks set to run well.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: Unknown
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Backs up on a short turnaround after finishing 6th of 8 over 1200m at Ankara on 1 Oct (TB, 60kg, soft), having raced wide from barrier 9 behind Canlinarda. Prior run was a solid 2nd of 7 at Istanbul on 20 Sep over 1200m (TB, 59kg) behind Any Given Sunday, and he earlier placed over 1400m at Ankara. Drawn better in barrier 5 and up 400m, he has consistent juvenile form to give this a shake.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Gökhan Kocakaya | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | M Uyar | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | SOFT | M Bayir | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
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Impressive debut winner at Istanbul 16 days ago, taking a 2Y FILLIES COND 1 over 1200m from barrier 6 with 57kg on a Good3, beating Rolling Stone. Stays with Gökhan Kocakaya and draws barrier 2 second up, but rises 400m in trip which presents a new test. Proven at the track and still early in the prep, she looks a promising prospect.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 23/09/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.yazicioğlu
Weight: Unknown
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Has been consistently fifth in small fields, including 5th of 5 at Istanbul over 1400m on 28 Aug (TB) and multiple 5th-place efforts at Ankara over 1200m and 1400m. On a 15-day turnaround and drops 400m in trip from the latest run, which could help from barrier 4 under S. Yazıcıoğlu.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 24/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Serh Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | M Kiyak | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |